Television Advisory: Safeguarding National Security

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting issued an advisory to private TV channels against broadcasting content that could incite violence or disrupt public order. This follows reports of broadcasts involving explosive-making content after a deadly blast near Delhi's Red Fort, urging channels to exercise discretion in their programming.

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has alerted private television channels to exercise caution in their broadcasts, particularly concerning content that may encourage unlawful activities.

This advisory was prompted by recent broadcasts related to explosive-making following a tragic blast near Delhi's Red Fort that resulted in several fatalities.

The ministry emphasized the potential risk these broadcasts pose to national security and public order, urging channels to adhere to Cable Television Network Rules that prohibit content encouraging violence or undermining national integrity.

(With inputs from agencies.)